June 2023
A Retiree Rights Activist: The Government's Economic Promises Are Unachievable
Alireza Heydari, an economist and retiree rights activist, criticizes the Iranian government's economic promises as unrealistic, citing high inflation and lack of public trust in…
Sistan and Baluchestan in Crisis; Water and Electricity Outages and Long Lines for Chicken Amid Drought
Sistan and Baluchestan is facing a severe crisis characterized by water and electricity outages, long lines for basic goods like chicken, and ongoing protests due…
Workers' Unsuccessful Efforts to Adjust Wages; Iranian Media Cites Turkey's Government Actions as Examples
Iranian workers have unsuccessfully sought wage adjustments amid rising inflation, with government officials opposing these efforts despite legal provisions allowing for mid-year adjustments. Comparisons are…
Continued Controversies of 'Awqaf Gate'; Heir of the Endowment: They Pressured Us Not to Speak Out
The heir of an endowment linked to a high-ranking cleric confirmed allegations of corruption involving the leasing of valuable land to the daughter-in-law of the…
Tehran on the Danger Line; 11,000 'High-Risk' Buildings in the Capital
Tehran officials have identified at least 11,000 buildings at high risk of collapse due to earthquakes, prompting calls for urgent action from various authorities. The…
Denial of Government Supporters' Media Reports; Real Estate Union Member: Prices Have Not Decreased, Transactions Have Reached Minimum
A member of the Tehran Real Estate Union has denied reports of decreasing housing prices, stating that transactions have plummeted and the market is in…
Manipulation of Import Tariffs in Favor of Automakers; A Parliament Member Claims Car Imports Have 'Rents'
The Iranian government has approved a controversial increase in import tariffs on used cars, raising them up to 171%, which has led to accusations of…
Government Discrimination in 'Command Economy'; A Labor Activist: Female Workers Are Deprived of 'Remote Work'
Labor activist Simin Yaqoubian highlights discrimination against female workers in Iran, particularly in the private sector, where they are denied remote work opportunities unlike their…
A Labor Activist: The Government is Manipulating Statistics to 'Control Inflation'
Labor activist Faramarz Tofighi criticizes the Iranian government for manipulating inflation statistics and passing an anti-labor seventh development plan. He highlights the worsening conditions for…
Water Floods Villages Around Gotvand Dam; Ministry of Energy: 'Compensation Will Be Paid After Review'
Several villages in northern Khuzestan have been flooded due to rising water levels at the Gotvand Dam, leading to disputes over compensation between residents and…
Minister of Labor Opposes Wage Increase: 'I Did Not Promise'
Minister Solat Mortazavi stated that the government will not adjust workers' wages in response to inflation changes, despite previous commitments. Labor activists are demanding a…
Complaint Against the Government Over Salary Reductions for Some Employees
Healthcare workers have filed a complaint against the Iranian government for reducing salaries based on a misinterpretation of budget laws. This issue highlights widespread dissatisfaction…